Cultures in Crisis - Proposal Argument for Change

Cultures in Crisis – Proposal Argument for Change

For this assignment, your task is to craft a well-written, thoughtfully organized, carefully researched and properly MLA formatted 6-8 page Proposal Argument essay. You should thoroughly explore chapter 13 of the Faigley text for more information about essays that make an argument for change.

Requirements at a Glance

· 6-8 pages

· 6 (minimum) cited sources, 2 from the Global Issues text, 3 from the databases listed in the Cultures in Crisis Library Research Worksheet, and 1 of your choice

· Works cited page (see chapter 24 of the Faigley text)

· MLA formatting (see pages 626-633 of the Faigley text)*

*Please note that a failure to properly format your paper according to MLA guidelines will result in an automatic 10% deduction in your final grade. Please refer to pages 626-633 of the Faigley text to see a sample MLA formatted paper. All properly formatted papers will include:

· A heading including your name, my name, the course and the date

· A running header including your last name and the page number

· Double spacing throughout the entire document, including the works cited page

· A title centered just above the text of the paper (do not use underlining, quotation marks, bold or fancy fonts)

· 10-12 point Times New Roman font

· 1” margins

· Indented paragraphs (use the tab key)

· Properly formatted citations

· Properly formatted works cited page (there are multiple resources listed below that will help you to be sure that you are properly formatting your citations and works cited entries.

The Topic

Finish reading the articles in the chapter you’ve selected from the Global Issues, Local Arguments text. Then, identify and analyze a current political, cultural or environmental crisis that stems from your understanding of your chapter. As you explore the issue, focus your attention on the human beings involved. Be sure to identify the problem, address the possible causes and propose a viable potential solution. You must use your research to prove that the problem is real and that your solution is a good option. Note that this essay is called an “argument for change.” Thus, you must do far more than simply outline the scope of the problem. Your essay must present a thoroughly researched, well developed, viable solution to the problem. Be sure that your discussion of the solution is just as thoroughly researched as your discussion of the problem.

While you certainly have plenty of room to use the powers of creativity and critical thinking, an effectively written paper will most likely address the following:

· Define/explain the issue and provide examples when necessary

· Explore and analyze the root of the problem

· Explore and describe a potential solution(s) to the problem

· Provide evidence that this solution is a logical, viable option (this may mean that you must analyze the pros and cons of other potential solutions)

Audience

This class will be your audience. Your job is to enlighten and educate us. Use persuasive techniques to encourage us to become a part of the solution.

Research Requirements

Please refer to chapters 23 and 24 of the Faigley text for specific information about writing and properly formatting your paper and works cited page.

· You must cite a minimum of 6 reliable sources. These sources must include a minimum of 2 articles and/or images from the Global Issues Local Arguments text. These sources must also include a minimum of 3 articles and/or images from library resources as outlined in the Cultures in Crisis Library Research Worksheet. The remaining source is up to you … just be sure that it’s reputable.

· All 6 sources must be properly cited within the text of your paper.

· All 6 sources must be included in both rough and final draft copies of a works cited page.

See grading rubric below

	A	B	C	D
Ideas	Ideas & assertions thoughtfully and thoroughly developed Relevant details supported by well-chosen, credible sources throughout Integration of ideas with those of others through analysis, synthesis, or evaluation as appropriate	Ideas & assertions effectively developed in most areas Relevant details supported by credible sources in most areas Integration of ideas with those of others through analysis, synthesis, or evaluation in most areas	Ideas & assertions in need of further development Lack of relevant supporting details from credible sources Ideas of others summarized without analysis, synthesis, or evaluation in some areas	Unclear & Underdeveloped ideas & assertions Lack of critical thinking and supporting details & credible sources Ideas of others summarized without analysis, synthesis, or evaluation
Organization	Clearly stated purpose and focus throughout Engaging introduction that skillfully addresses purpose, audience, & content Conclusion that sparks insight, reflection, or action Logically sequenced ideas with artful transitions	General purpose clear but may be implied Adequate introduction Conclusion provides closure and does more than summarize Transitions used; may lack clear indication of relationships among ideas in some areas	Unclear purpose in some areas Introduction may not be engaging or fully relate to papers focus and purpose Conclusion may only summarize Sporadic transitions; sequence of ideas disorganized or hard to follow	Lack of clear purpose Lack of an engaging or relevant introduction Missing or irrelevant conclusion Transitions missing; fails to show a clear progression of thought
Voice/Word Choice	Clear sense of audience Maintains personal voice; Adopts appropriate tone, level of formality, and style Use of accurate and descriptive word choice	General sense of audience Consistent personal voice with appropriate tone, level of formality, & style in most areas Use of accurate and descriptive word choice in most areas	Unclear sense of audience in some areas Inconsistent personal voice and/or inappropriate tone, level of formality, & style in some areas Word choice simplistic and lacking description	Unclear sense of audience Inconsistent personal voice and/or inappropriate tone, level of formality, & style in several areas Inaccurate or unclear wording in several areas
Sentence Fluency	Sentence structure effective and varied.	Sentence structure varied and effective in most areas	Sentence structure lacking variety and effectiveness in some areas	Incorrect or awkward sentence structure so that it interferes with the clarity of ideas
Convention	Appropriate grammar & mechanics & proofreading Correct citation & documentation	Minor errors of grammar & mechanics that are not necessarily distracting or confusing to the reader Citation & documentation with only minor errors	Grammar and mechanical errors may at times distract or confuse the reader Citation & documentation with frequent minor errors or occasional major errors	Errors of grammar & mechanics interfere with the clarity of ideas Extensive and major citations & documentation errors

Please note: An “F” paper lacks evidence of process, does not respond to the assignment, is unintelligible, or demonstrates evidence of plagiarism.